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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W451

Costume Design and Construction

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£9,725Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Costume Design and Construction at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On this highly respected vocational course you’ll learn how to research, design and construct costumes for performers of many kinds. You’ll work on live projects with renowned creative companies, and the course has a strong graduate employment record. Think of a dramatic performance that you loved and you can probably picture the characters’ costumes. International tuition fees are £9,725 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Costume History and Theory
Design Research and Development
Pattern Drafting and Construction Techniques
Professional Practice: Live Production One
Professional Practice: Live Production Two
Wardrobe Management and Production Planning
Specialised Costume Practice
Final Major Project
UCAS Code:W451
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Two discursive subjects required from English/History/Drama as well as one artistic/creative subject required such as Art/Design or Textiles or equivalent at A level. English required and Maths preferred at GCSE with grade C.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

English required at Standard with grade 5. English/History/Drama required as well as one artistic/creative subject such as Art/Design or Textiles or equivalent at IB.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,725

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£17,500£21,000£28,000
3 years£14,500£19,500£27,500
5 years£20,500£26,500£32,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
56%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
27%
Learning resources
64%
Student voice
56%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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The Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Costume Design and Construction as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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